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16 Dec 2025

Practice Note for Scotland’s Social Housing Sector

CIH Scotland, SFHA, Marie Curie UK Scotland, MND Scotland and ALACHO have launched a new Practice Note empowering social landlords to support tenants facing dying, death and bereavement.

Member only 27 Nov 2025

What you need to know about the Autumn Budget 2025

On 26 November, the Chancellor of the Exchequer published her Autumn Budget and the OBR published their Economic and fiscal outlook. This briefing summarises the housing-related measures, alongside CIH’s initial analysis.

Member only 24 Nov 2025

What you need to know about the draft Buildings (Heating and Energy Performance) and Heat Networks (Scotland) Bill

Download to read and understand the key points from the Scottish government's draft Buildings (Heating and Energy Performance) and Heat Networks (Scotland) Bill.

Member only 29 Oct 2025

What you need to know about the Renters’ Rights Act

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is designed to deliver on the commitments made in the government’s 2024 manifesto. Read our full guide for details.

Member only 28 Oct 2025

Consultation briefing: Temporary accommodation standards framework

This briefing summarises the temporary accommodation standards framework consultation and invites CIH Scotland members to contribute to our response. 

10 Oct 2025

Equality, diversity and inclusion census result 2025

Discover the findings of our EDI census from the last year and see how CIH membership shapes up in its diversity.

Member only 08 Oct 2025

What you need to know about the Housing (Scotland) Bill 2025

Read our member-only briefing on the key takeaways from the Housing (Scotland) Bill 2025, which was passed on the 30 September.

01 Oct 2025

CIH and University of East London policy brief on heat adaptation in the UK

CIH collaborated with the University of East London to host a roundtable on heat adaptation in the UK. This policy brief summarises the outcomes of the roundtable, and includes policy recommendations for improving heat adaptation in the UK. It will be of interest to policymakers, practitioners, and CIH members interested in how they can support households to stay healthy and safe in extreme heat.

29 Sept 2025

CIH Scotland's manifesto for housing 2026

CIH Scotland has launched its manifesto, ahead of the 2026 Scottish parliamentary elections.

29 Sept 2025

CIH Scotland 2026 housing manifesto companion

CIH Scotland has launched its manifesto, ahead of the 2026 Scottish parliamentary elections. Use this companion document to understand its priorities and demands.

23 Sept 2025

Affordable Housing Need in Scotland Post-2026

This report shows the findings from new research on projected affordable housing need in Scotland for the next Scottish Parliament 2026-31.

NEW 16 Sept 2025

Scottish Housing Day report – Everybody Needs Good Neighbours

This new report, for Scottish Housing Day, examines the importance of good neighbours and calls for a renewed focus on building and supporting communities across Scotland.

02 Sept 2025

Affordable Housing Need in Scotland Post-2026 – executive summary

This executive summary highlights the findings from research on projected affordable housing need in Scotland for the next Scottish Parliament 2026-31. The full report will follow later this month.

Member only 20 Jun 2025

Consultation briefing: Draft Energy Efficiency (Domestic Private Rented Property) (Scotland) Regulations

Read our member only briefing on the consultation into energy efficiency regulations in Scotland.

Member only 12 May 2025

Housing (Scotland) Bill consultation briefing

CIH Scotland member briefing on the rented sector elements of the Housing (Scotland) Bill.